2017 Skate Canada Synchronized Canadian Championships

The University of Manitoba team were fearlessness and showed endurance in their Free Program I of the at the Skate Canada Synchronized Skating Championships, garnering a score of 52.30. They skate their Free Program II on Saturday, February 25.

The goal for Ice Intrepid is a top five placement to qualify two teams from the Manitoba region for nationals in 2017/2018. Ice Intrepid, who represent the Hazelridge FSC, is battling eight other teams in the open category. In 2014, Ice Intrepid was ranked fourth.

According to co-coach of Ice Intrepid, Megan Maxwell – a former synchro skater – the synchro has “evolved” since the 1990s.

“It can be very recreational,” said Maxwell. “But in those 20 years, it has progressed and the level of ability … it’s the skating skills and ability to do turns.”

To skate with Ice Intrepid, Maxwell usually recommends a “Junior Silver skating test or a lot of synchro background.”